Lake Burton Fun Run
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Clarkesville, GA
- Laprade's Marina, 25 Shoreline Trail, 30523
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A festive 2-mile fun run at Lake Burton, featuring a unique hay ride shuttle, perfect for celebrating the holiday weekend.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
Embrace the holiday spirit at the Lake Burton Fun Run, a delightful 2-mile event held on the Saturday of the fireworks weekend. Starting promptly at Moccasin Creek State Park, this run offers a unique experience, including a charming hay ride shuttle from Laprade's Marina to the starting line. It's a wonderful way to kick off your July 4th celebrations with a refreshing dash by the lake.
What to expect
- - A refreshing 2-mile run at Moccasin Creek State Park.
- - Enjoy a unique hay ride shuttle from Laprade's Marina to the start.
- - Carpooling and boat travel are strongly encouraged for arrival.
Standout details
- Saturday of the fireworks weekend
- Unique hay ride shuttle to start
- 2-mile distance
- Moccasin Creek State Park setting
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Run 2 miles? Nah…. Just a tshirt please
Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
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The course
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From the organizer
The 2026 Lake Burton Fun Run will take place on July 4th (Saturday of the fireworks)!
The gun goes off at 9AM sharp at Moccasin Creek State Park, so please give yourself ample time to park at Laprade's Marina and grab a shuttle (hay ride) to the starting line. Car-pooling is STRONGLY encouraged. We'll see you at the starting line!
If you have questions, please contact Michael Minton at lakeburtonfunrun@gmail.com or Starr Dowell at finishwelltiming@gmail.com
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